Denver couldn’t close out the game and both teams are still in the hunt in the AFC wild card. Week 18 awaits! Saturday’s second game on the NFL slate between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos has a number of playoff implications for both teams.

Had the Broncos beaten the Bengals on Saturday, Cincinnati Would have been eliminated from the playoffs and had nothing to play for in the final game of the year. This was exactly what the Steelers needed as they continue to jockey for playoff positioning into the final week.